Chef-Led Cooking Classes

Our Chef-Led Cooking Classes

Learn secrets to cooking from Central Oregon chefs! These classes are hosted by HDFFA and led by regional chefs who will tantalize your taste buds through cooking demos featuring locally sourced ingredients. Each 2-hour class will feature at least one local farm.

Pay it Forward

The best part, these classes are BUY ONE GIVE ONE. This means that for every ticket sold, HDFFA enrolls a family in our free Cooking Matters program held throughout Central Oregon each spring and fall. This model allows us to pay it forward.

Purchase a Ticket

Tickets are $85 per person, $150 for a couple/pair. Class size is limited to 10-12 people.

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2019 Class Schedule

Chef Nickol Cady of Foxtail Bakeshop & Kitchen
Sunday, May 19 3-5:30pm

Owner and Head Pastry Chef at Foxtail Bakeshop & Kitchen
This class will be taught by the ever talented Nickol Cady, owner, chef and baker at Foxtail Bakeshop & Kitchen. Foxtail Bakeshop is a boutique small batch from scratch Bakeshop & Kitchen serving Brunch in the heart of Bend.

Napoleon French Pastry Class:

The classic Mille-Feuille is one of Nickol’s favorite desserts. This classic French Dessert is the perfect show stopper for a fun weekend dessert or a special intimate dinner party. Learn how to make Classic French Pastry Cream, assemble the dessert and enjoy a Napoleon to take home and enjoy. Nickol will be taking the classic dessert and adding the Foxtail Flair to the flavor profile. Snacks and tea will be served.

Stay Tuned

July, September and November TBD

Contact

Meiko Lunetta
meiko@hdffa.org
541-390-3572

Gift Certificates Available

These make great gifts for anyone on your list! Choose gift certificate on the sign up form and we will mail one to you.

Past Classes

March – Bounties of Bread Making with Harrison Scheib of Jackson’s Corner

Head baker at Jackson’s Corner, Harrison shows us how to get that perfect, chewy, golden crust on bread. Learn how to make bread with great ingredients, be inspired by fermented breads and how to have fresh bread every day.

January – Nourishing Ramen with Anna Witham of Root Cellar Staples

Anna Witham shows you secrets of nourishing bone broth, how to craft hand-made ramen noodles and how to cook with unique flavors that will take your senses on a journey. One of Anna’s greatest pleasures in life is found in carefully creating food that spreads joy and nourishes family and friends.

November – Braising Beef with Brian Kerr of Deschutes Brewery

Brian Kerr will teach you how to prepare beef skirt steak, pork tenderloin and a pumpkin budnt cake. Local farm products include Boundless Farmstead, Barley Beef and Home Farm Foods. After cooking you and fellow attendees will sit and enjoy the homemade masterpiece paired with delicious wine.